Miller, an undrafted free agent out of Appalachian State, was a finalist for Detroit's return man job during the preseason, but he was beat out by veteran Micheal Spurlock. The team signed Miller to the practice squad after final cuts, but released him to re-sign cornerback Chris Greenwood on Oct. 17.

Four days later, Miller was back with the Lions, filling an opening created when the team promoted wide receiver Jeremy Ross to the active roster.

When running back Montell Owens returned off injured reserve at the end of October, the Lions again released Miller, to add Webb. With only two tight ends on the roster, the former University of Michigan Wolverine offered some insurance at the position.

But Monday's addition of Dorin Dickerson to the active roster, and Owens going back on season-ending injured reserve, shifted the Lions' practice squad needs, landing Miller back to Detroit.